Ara ararauna — The most popular macaw in the world — vibrant, sociable, and endlessly engaging.
| Characteristic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ara ararauna |
| Size | 86–94 cm, 900–1,200 g |
| Wingspan | Up to 100 cm |
| Lifespan | 60–70 years |
| Vocabulary | 40–60 words |
| Noise Level | Loud |
| Family Suitability | Families, experienced owners |
| CITES Status | CITES Appendix II |
The Blue-and-Yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna) is the world's most popular large macaw — and for very good reason. Its electric turquoise-and-golden plumage is instantly recognisable; its sociable, playful temperament makes it one of the most rewarding parrots a family can own. At 86–94 cm from beak to tail, it is a substantial bird that commands presence and demands genuine commitment.
Our Blue-and-Yellow Macaws are bred and hand-raised in our specialist aviary in Llíria, Valencia, Spain. Every bird is fed by hand from the earliest days, socialised with multiple human family members, and prepared to transition comfortably into a busy household. We ship throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland with full CITES and veterinary documentation.
Blue-and-Yellow Macaws are famously sociable, energetic, and emotionally expressive. They bond strongly with their human family, enjoy being handled and carried, and actively seek interaction throughout the day. They are curious explorers — give them access to a room and they will investigate every object, surface, and container within reach.
They are among the most emotionally intelligent macaws, often mirroring their owner's mood and responding to tone of voice as much as to words. This sensitivity makes them deeply rewarding to live with, but also means they feel neglect acutely. A Blue-and-Yellow left alone for long periods will become stressed and potentially destructive.
These macaws respond exceptionally well to positive reinforcement training. Target training, step-up commands, and simple tricks can be taught within weeks of the bird arriving home. Speech development is excellent by macaw standards — most hand-raised birds develop vocabularies of 40–60 words, and many go considerably further with consistent training.
The Blue-and-Yellow Macaw thrives on a varied, nutrient-rich diet:
Never feed avocado, chocolate, onion, garlic, caffeine, or anything salted or sweetened. Fresh water twice daily minimum.
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Yes — they are among the most family-friendly large parrots. Hand-raised birds are sociable, tolerant, and adapt well to households with multiple people. They generally do well with respectful children aged 8 and older. Supervision is always recommended around very young children.
Prices vary with age and availability. Contact us at paraisodeloros@gmail.com for current pricing. All birds come with full CITES Appendix II documentation, health certificate, and ring ID.
Yes — they are good talkers by macaw standards. With regular training from a young age, most develop 40–60 words and some reach considerably more. They are also accomplished mimics of household sounds.
60–70 years in captivity with proper care. This is a lifelong companion — plan for the bird's long-term care, including naming a guardian should circumstances change.
Minimum 120×90×160 cm; 180×90×180 cm is ideal. They need space to stretch their wingspan, climb, and play. Daily out-of-cage time in a safe area is non-negotiable.
Yes. We ship throughout the UK and Ireland via specialist live-animal air cargo. We prepare all Spanish CITES export documentation; you collect from the designated UK cargo terminal.
Excellent companions for single owners who have sufficient time to dedicate to interaction. They bond deeply with their primary person and enjoy being the centre of attention. Be aware they need 3–4 hours of interaction daily — they are not independent birds.
All large macaws are loud by domestic standards. They call at dusk and dawn naturally, and may call when excited or alarmed at other times. This is worth considering carefully if you live in a flat or semi-detached house with shared walls.
Contact us to discuss current availability, pricing, and the delivery process. We answer all enquiries promptly and without obligation.